CarVerify

Free Car Check

NM55 KZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,441 mi
Last recorded118,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 118,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,301 miles

car tested in wet conditions

front discs getting worn

marks on vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and middle box of exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

car tested in wet conditions

front discs getting worn

marks on vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,705 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly at rear

front tyres wearing thin and worn inner edgeds

nearside outer cv gaitor securing clip weak

power steering pipes damp lower radiator area

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,725 miles

front discs have a slight lip on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,880 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight wear in front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,807 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear seats folded down.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,807 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear seats folded down.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,915 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,575 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NM55 KZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NM55 KZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM55 KZE?

You can check the full history of NM55 KZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NM55 KZE registered?

NM55 KZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is NM55 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM55 KZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NM55 KZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NM55 KZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.